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Troopers say they had some major cold-weather related problems as they responded to a deadly semi pile-up this morning.

A $25.5 million referendum in one area school district has failed.

The Eau Claire County Land Conservation Division has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to work with County Land Conservation Departments, Lake Districts, and landowners in the Eau Claire River Watershed to develop a plan for the management of phosphorus in the Eau Claire River system.

Walker has hired former Republican National Committee political consultant and Wisconsin Republican Party executive director Rick Wiley as an adviser.

Following six months at the State Patrol Academy, 13 Wisconsin State Patrol troopers are training as they get ready to patrol the interstates in the Northwest Region.

The lawmaker who represents Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District says he hopes the Keystone XL pipeline gets built, despite a veto threat from President Obama.

The White House says President Barack Obama plans to release his budget for the 2016 fiscal year on Feb. 2.

Aaron Rodgers didn't practice Wednesday because of a calf injury, though coach Mike McCarthy still expects his starting quarterback to be ready on Sunday when the Green Bay Packers host Dallas.

Assembly Republicans are about to increase by 56 percent how much lawmakers can receive in per diems when staying overnight in Madison.

New Fan Deck policy at Carson Park for 2015 Eau Claire Express season announced.

Investigators are trying to figure out what caused a fire that left major structural damage at a home.

SpaceX will try again Saturday to launch a load of groceries and other supplies to the International Space Station.

There will be two contested races for seats of Eau Claire’s City Council.

The House has passed long-sought legislation to renew the federal program that props up the private market for insurance against terrorist attacks.

A Columbus airport official says a police officer fatally shot a man during a confrontation just outside the terminal.

Federal Reserve policy-makers discussed various risks to the U.S. economy at their December meeting but concluded that the big drop in oil prices was likely to end up boosting growth.

First-time homebuyers whose home loans are guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration would benefit from an Obama administration move to lower mortgage insurance premiums.

A heroin overdose that killed a Tomah man has led to homicide charges against another man.

Personnel records for the Milwaukee police officer fired after fatally shooting a mentally ill man during a struggle in a downtown park show several commendations for his performance in the past.

Netflix's chief content officer says the streaming service wants to make Sony's "The Interview" available to its 53 million worldwide subscribers.